Putnam County · lake · 124 acres
Lake Gilead
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Gilead is a lake in Putnam County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
74°
66°
10 mph
56%
Fri
Clear
79°
62°
5 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 620 | 6.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,680 | 7.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 630 | 6.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,730 | 8.3" | |
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake trout →
Nearby waters
- Michael Brook0.8 mi
- Lake Gleneida1.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Croton Falls Reservoir1.9 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Middle Branch Croton River2.0 mi
- Middle Branch Reservoir1.7 mi
- Lake Casse2.0 mi
- West Branch Reservoir2.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Palmer Lake2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Gilead fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Gilead?+
Lake Gilead is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout in Putnam County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Gilead get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Gilead peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Gilead?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Gilead?+
Lake Gilead is a lake in Putnam County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.